grind in water pump

Rob7Dawg

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aq271c motor. i have noticed today that the lower water pump (raw) is making a grind/squel noise and it is very noticeable but when you are on the throttle it will start to get faint and then stop once it is past 3/4 throttle. the only thing i did different is change the belts. i ran it all day and now it is doing this all the time. i thought a crank bearing but it wouldnt run very well. i have some good mechanic skills so if anyone can help i would be greatful.
 

Don S

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Re: grind in water pump

Remove the pump and check the bearing. If it's rough, replace the pump. Do not buy the pump from Volvo, NAPA sells the Jabsco pump for about a third the price, and it's the same pump.
 

Rob7Dawg

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Re: grind in water pump

i looked at napa and they said that they cant get raw water pumps. i ended taking it apart and removing the seal and bearing and they matched them up
 
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